Student Life Staff
Office of Student Life & Development
Student Life Mission Statement:
The Department of Student Life and Development at Columbus State University promotes involvement, learning, and success through intentional programming and developmental opportunities. Realizing that student development occurs through collaboration of all areas of campus life, Student Life encourages partnerships with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the Columbus community to enhance engagement for Columbus State University. We will work to foster an inclusive environment for both Riverpark and Main campus students through diverse innovative events.
Student Life Vision Statement:
Student Life and Development strives to cultivate and sustain an inclusive community where all students progress toward graduation. Through this journey, students develop into leaders through involvement in purposeful, creative experiences facilitated by student development experts.

Melissa Dempsey
Director of Student Life
Student Activities Council & Registered Student Organizations
Office: Davidson 276
Phone: 706-507-8595
Email: dempsey_melissa1@columbusstate.edu

Eli Argueta
Assistant Director of Student Life
Orientation & Parent and Family
Office: Davidson 273
Phone: 706-507-8592
Email: argueta_elias@columbusstate.edu

Johnnae Roberts
Student Development Coordinator
Diversity Programs & Services
African American Male Initiative
Office: Davidson 274
Phone: 706-507-8594
Email: roberts_johnnae@columbusstate.edu

Alexis Knox
Student Development Coordinator
Student Leadership & Service
Office: Davidson 272
Phone: 706-565-1340
Email: knox_alexis@columbusstate.edu

William Keen
Student Development Coordinator
Fraternity & Sorority Life
Office: Greek Center
Phone: 706-507-8013
Email: keen_william@columbusstate.edu

Kim Boswell
Graduate Assistant
Fraternity & Sorority Life
Office: Greek Center
Phone: 706-507-8011
Email: boswell_kimberly1@columbusstate.edu

Rawlanda Hercules
Graduate Assistant
Student Leadership & Service
Office: Davidson 279
Phone: 706-565-1313
Email: hercules_rawlanda@columbusstate.edu

Treasure Davis
Graduate Assistant
Diversity Programs & Service
Office: Davidson 271
Phone: 706-507-8589
Email: davis_treasure@columbusstate.edu